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Outback Steakhouse closes Ontario restaurants

The Australian steakhouse concept, Outback Steakhouse Canada, has closed all of its restaurants in Ontario, effective March 23.

By Dana FlavelleBusiness reporter

Tues., March 24, 2009

The Australian steakhouse concept, Outback Steakhouse Canada, has closed all of its restaurants in Ontario, effective March 23.

The company said the decision to exit Ontario was a difficult one and it was made only after considerable reflection and analysis.

"We have enjoyed the privilege of a loyal customer base in Ontario since we first opened in 1996. We would like to express our deepest appreciation to our guests for their patronage throughout the years," the company said on a notice on its website.

Outback Steakhouse Canada is looking for ways to honour active gift cards as conveniently as possible for its customers and suggests checking its website next week for details.

The company reportedly operated nine restaurants in Ontario.

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OSI Restaurant Partners owns Outback Steakhouse Canada and is headquartered in Tampa, Fla. It was founded in 1988.

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